Bed-pan.



PATENTED APR..14, 1908.

E. NELSON.

BED PAN.

APPLICATION FILED MAY 9, 1907.

rows.

above mentioned annoyances UNITED EMMA NELSON, OF LONGBEAGH, CALIFORNIA.

BED-PAN.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that-I, EMMA NELSON, a citizenof the United States, residing at Longbeach, in the county of Los Angeles and State of California, have invented new and useful Improvements in Bed-Pans, of which the following is a s ecification.

My invention relates to an improvement in bed pans; and a main object thereof is to provide an improved article of the class described that may be used with ease and comfort by the patient while in a reclining posi tion and without danger of soiling the bed and clothing while using the same or removing it from beneath the patient.

Another object of my invention is to provide novel and convenient means for transporting the pan from place to place without danger of spilling its contents.

Another object is to provide means whereby the shallow portion of the pan may be tilted upwardly slightly when in use to prevent any of the contents being accidentally deposited on the bed or soiling the clothing of the patient.

A further object is to provide a novel discharge spout that may be conveniently utilized as a urine bottle by both sexes.

A further and special object is to provide a device of improved construction that is sanitary in all particulars and which is readily cleaned after use.

I accomplish these various objects by means of the device described herein and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which Figure 1 is a perspective view of my complete device showing the cover removed thereform and the pneumatic cushion in place thereon. Fig. 2 is a longitudinal section of my improved pan taken on line 22 of Fig. 1 looki g in the direction of the ar- Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a portion of the bail or handle showing the tilting device. v

In devices of a similar character a low tapering forward end has been found to be a convenient shape, but this low tapering extension has been the fruitful source of annoyance, as after an operation of a patient the contents have often been accidentally spilled on the bed or clothing of a patient.

y the use of my improved device the have been remedied to a large extent.

Referring to the drawings my improved Specification of Letters Patent. Application filed May 9, 1907.

Patented April 14, 1908. serial No. 372,694.

[ pan preferably consists of a vessel 6 having an opening in the top thereof. This vessel is preferably formed of a granite-ware, but may be constructed of other suitable sanitary materials, such as earthen-ware and the like. The bottom 7 is flat from which extends upwardly vertical side and rear walls 8. The forward end 9 extends over the bottom of the vessel so as to form a struction. The rear walls ,8 extend upwardly and are slightly higher than in similar constructions, the purpose of this being to form a chamber of sufficient depth to receive the discharge from a patient without the usual attendant danger, such as running over, etc.

Rear wall 8 in this instance is provided with a discharge spout 11 of sufiiclent size and suitable configuration to accommodate the genitals of the male sex, and thus provides a urine bottle in combination with the pan. The upper end of walls 8 are rounded over, so as to do away with all sharp angles, corners and edges which add to the discomfort of the patient who is using the device. The rear edge of this spout is turned over to provide a catch or projecting tongue 12, adapted to be engaged by the downwardly turned end 13 of the cover 14.

Mounted in bearings 15 preferably secured to the under face of the bottom is a handle or bail 16. The lower portion of the bail extends transversely the bottom of the device and the wire is bent near each inner side of the bearings at right angles thereto, so as to form a transporting and tilting device 17. By means of this device I am enabled to transport the pan after being used from place to place without danger of spilling the contents as will readily be noted by reference to Fig. 2 of the drawings.

When it is desiredto use the pan the bail is lowered until it is on a plane with thebottom of the pan, this operation forcing the tilting device to a position that is approximately at right angles to the bottom 7 of the pan and thus tilting the forward end of the pan upwardly as is best shown in Fig. 1 of the drawings and preventing any of the contents from spilling or running over.

In Figs. 1 and 2 of the drawings I have illustrated the pan equipped with a detach- J able pneumatic cushion 20, but this may be dispensed with if desired and the pan used with e ual facility. Cushion 20 is provided with a ody portion 21 having twoupwardly pocket 10 of usual con-- 2 seas 4.2

extending arms 22, one of which is provided with an air inlet valve 23 of usual construction. The body portion of the cushion is provided with 'a downwardly and inwardly turned end or edge adapted when put in lace to engage the forward end of the pan. The inner edge of cushion 20 is provided with stifiening or holding means preferably a wire 24 which is sewed or otherwise attached thereto. The end of wire 24 preferably eX- tends beyond the ends of the arms 22 of the cushion and are bent outwardly so as to form hooks 25 adapted to enter recesses 26 formed in the inner face of the walls 8. The ends of cushion 20 are provided with engaging loops 27 which engage lugs or projections 28 on the upper edges of the pan. By the above described means I am enabled. to instantly attach or detach the cushion 20 from the pan, and when attached thereto the same will be securely held against any movement. In Fig. 2 of the drawings I have illustrated a modified form of my transporting and tilting device, in which the tilting device 17 is protected by a metallic shield or guard 30 which is rigidly secured to the under face of the bottom 7 completely inclosing the tilting device, so that when the pan or vessel is pushed beneath the patient all danger of its becoming entangled by the sheets is obviatcd.

It will be evident from the above description that slight alterations and changes may be made in the construction without departing from the spirit of my invention.

Having described my invention what I claim as new and desire "to secure by Letters Patent is 1. In a device of the class described, an open vessel, and combined transporting and tilting means secured to saidvessel, said tilting means adapted to support one end of said vessel above the surface on which said vessel stands.

2. A device of the class described, comprising a rectangular vessel having an opening in its top, of a pneumatic cushion detachably secured to the top thereof, and combined transporting and tilting means pivotally secured to said vessel, said tilting means adapted to support one end of said vessel I above the surface on which said vessel stands.

3. A bed pan, comprising a rectangular vessel having an opening in its top and provided in its rear wall with a discharge spout, said discharge spout being provided with a downwardly turned lip adapted to be engaged by a corresponding lip on the cover, a cover for said vessel, and combined transporting and tilting means pivotally secured to said vessel.

4. A bed pan, comprising a rectangular vessel having an opening in its top portion, a wire bail pivotally secured to the sides of said vessel, the lower portion of the wire of said bail being formed with an offset and extending transversely the bottom of said vessel, whereby the vessel is supported and held from tipping when being transported and tilted when the vessel is in its operative position.

5. A bed pan, comprising a rectangular vessel having an opening in its top portion, of a cover for said opening, a pneumatic cushion detachably secured to the rim of said opening, and combined transporting and tilting means pivotally secured to said vessel, said tilting means adapted to support one end of said vessel above the surface on which said vessel stands.

6. A bed pan, comprising a rectangular vessel having an opening in the top thereof, of a combined supporting and transporting means pivotally secured to said vessel, and means secured to the bottom of said vessel, 1 whereby when the vessel is in its operative position its forward end will be raised from l the support.

1 In witness that I claim the foregoing I have hereunto subscribed my name this 2nd day of May, 1907.

EMIVLA NELSON.

EDMUND A. STRAUsE,

l Witnesses:

l MYRTLE A. JoNEs. 

